Delhi government launches campaign for pollution-free Diwali, lights 51,000 diyasBursting firecrackers on Diwali in Delhi will attract a jail term of up to six months and a fine of Rs 200, Environment Minister Gopal Rai ...
21 Oct, 2022, 08.19 PM IST
President Ram Nath Kovind asks people to become lamp of hope, prosperity for poor on Diwali"This festival, celebrated by people of various religions and sects strengthens the sense of unity, goodwill and fraternity among the peopl...
13 Nov, 2020, 06.23 PM IST
Maharashtra Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari calls for safe, pollution-free Diwali amid pandemic"I appeal to the people to celebrate a safe, eco- friendly and pollution-free Diwali. Let us make Diwali truly inclusive by sharing our joy...
12 Nov, 2020, 04.05 PM IST
Mumbai civic body bans firecrackers, fireworks ahead of DiwaliThe civic body has, however, permitted use of 'mild firecrackers' on Laxmi Pujan (November 14), saying Mumbaikars can use 'anar' (cracker k...
09 Nov, 2020, 01.06 PM IST
Delhi's air quality remains 'very poor' post-Diwali, but AQI better than last 3 yearsAccording to the System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting And Research the overall air quality of the national capital is in the highe...
29 Oct, 2019, 11.08 AM IST
Free villages of single-use plastic: PM to SarpanchsWants heads to create awareness on risks during ‘Swachhta Hi Seva’ period.
14 Sep, 2019, 07.27 AM IST
Odd-Even scheme to be implemented in Delhi from November 4 to 15Under the scheme, odd and even numbered vehicles ply on alternate days.
13 Sep, 2019, 02.06 PM IST
President Ram Nath Kovind, Vice-President M Venkaiah Naidu greet people on DiwaliIn his message, the president said the festival celebrates the victory of light over darkness, goodness over evil and justice over injustic...
18 Oct, 2017, 07.01 PM IST
Say 'no' to crackers! How Sajjan Jindal, Rahul Bajaj and Yuvraj Singh will celebrate DiwaliWork, family and fun are the themes for this year's festive celebrations among business and sports elite.
18 Oct, 2017, 10.28 AM IST
Pollution in Delhi: Why Diwali is just a part of the problemLast year, air quality was in the “severe“ category in the festive season, with an AQI of 443 on October 30 (Diwali day).
10 Oct, 2017, 10.21 AM IST
President Pranab Mukherjee greets nation on DiwaliMay the lighting of lamps this year dispel the darkness of ignorance and suffering and illumine our lives with hope and prosperity, the pre...
29 Oct, 2016, 03.46 PM IST
Make this Diwali happy for pets too, join Anushka Sharma's PAWsitive movementPets could use a cracker-free Diwali and so could the environment!
27 Oct, 2016, 03.11 PM IST
President Pranab Mukherjee greets countrymen on DiwaliPresident Pranab Mukherjee extended Diwali greetings to the nation and urged them to celebrate the festival of lights in a pollution free m...
11 Nov, 2015, 02.10 PM IST
President Pranab Mukherjee greets people on Diwali-eve, calls for 'pollution-free' celebrationsIn his message to the people, the President said the festival represents the victory of light over darkness and good over evil.
10 Nov, 2015, 04.21 PM IST
Sheila Dikshit greets people on DiwaliChief Minister Sheila Dikshit today exhorted people of city to avoid bursting of crackers and celebrate a clean and pollution-free Diwali.
02 Nov, 2013, 09.32 PM IST
- 8,000 children join hands to protect environment this Diwali
Around 8,000 children from various colleges and schools have joined hands to protect environment this Diwali.
30 Oct, 2013, 06.20 AM IST
- They prefer silver screen to crackling Diwali
Diwali is referred to as the festival of lights. With due respect to Goddess Laxmi, the average Indian is finding a better way to spend his...
09 Nov, 2007, 12.37 AM IST